Learn about a variety of topics ranging from beekeeping to adaptations! This day-long event features special exhibits and presentations at the zoo, along with our interns’ projects. Free for members. Regular Southwick’s Zoo admission rates for non-members. EARTH Awareness Day is always the first Saturday in August. Rain date is Sunday, August 2, 2026
This is our annual after-hours event for kids! Child members (age 12 and under) can bring one child guest for FREE and additional child friends for a fee of $15 each. Children must be accompanied by an adult. We will be offering fun kids activities in the EARTH Nature Center from 4:30-6:00pm, and Southwick’s Zoo […]
Presented by Rohan Ghatge, recipient of the Young Conservationist Award at the 2025 Zoological Association of America Conference, learn about how Rohan became involved in rhinoceros conservation as a child. You don't have to wait until you're an adult to make a difference! In this presentation, Rohan Ghatge shares how a single rhino encounter inspired […]
Bring your lunch, and learn about what goes on behind the scenes at a zoo during this all-ages presentation at the Nature Center! Join us for a relaxing and engaging Lunch & Learn designed for all ages as we explore what goes on behind the scenes at the zoo. Guests are welcome to bring their lunch to enjoy […]
Saturday, September 5: 10am to 12pm at the Mendon Town Forest Join us for a 2-mile ramble along the Yellow Trail in Mendon Town Forest! During the hike, we will be highlighting the native plants and animals, as well as the history, found along the trail. This hike is a moderate difficulty, transversing areas with […]
Saturday, September 5: 12pm to 12:45pmat the EARTH Nature Center Learn about animal adaptations during this presentation featuring some of our animal ambassadors! How do animals survive in the extreme heat or cold? How do animals avoid being eaten? What do pangolins, hedgehogs, and three-banded armadillos all have in common? Learn the answers to these […]
Tuesday, September 8: 6pm to 7pmat the EARTH Nature Center Learn about who is helping your garden, and who is helping themselves to it during this one-hour program! Discover the fascinating creatures that share our gardens, from beneficial pollinators and other helpful insects to invasive species and pests that can damage plants and disrupt the […]
Sunday, September 13: 7:30pm to 9pmat the EARTH Nature Center Discover the hidden world of nocturnal insects during a unique nighttime spotlighting session! Using a sheet and light setup, we will attract and identify the fascinating moths and other insects that come out after dark at the Nature Center. Join us to learn about these […]
Saturday, September 19: 7:30pm to 9pmat the EARTH Nature Center Explore the fascinating world of bats during an interactive evening program dedicated to bat conservation! Participants will enjoy a brief presentation about the ecology and conservation of these essential native mammals and will use an Echo Meter to detect high-frequency bat calls in real time. […]
Saturday, September 26: 11am to 1pmat the EARTH Nature Center Get into the harvest spirit with pumpkin carving for wildlife! Join us for a family-friendly, all-ages program where you'll learn how pumpkins can support native species as the seasons change. Participants will have the opportunity to meet one of our native ambassador animals and learn […]
Thursday, October 1: 5pm to 6:30pmat the EARTH Nature Center An Evening of Wildlife, Wonder & Photography with Betsey Brewer. Join Betsey Brewer, Executive Director of EARTH Ltd., for a special presentation at the EARTH Nature Center sharing highlights from her recent journey through Tanzania! Experience the beauty and diversity of East Africa as Betsey […]
Sunday, October 4: 10am to 12pmat the Mendon Town Forest Join us for a 2-mile ramble along the Yellow Trail in Mendon Town Forest! During the hike, we will be highlighting how the forest transitions into fall. This hike is a moderate difficulty, transversing areas with uneven ground and tree roots. Close-toed shoes strongly recommended. […]